Discrimination in the surgical discipline: an international European evaluation (DISDAIN).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Negative workplace experiences (NWPEs), such as gender discrimination, bullying, sexual harassment and ethnic discrimination, are concerns in today's surgical society. These negative experiences potentially impair surgeons' performance and might impact patient care or outcomes negatively. This study aimed to assess the experience of NWPEs across the European surgical workforce.

Methods

A prospective online 34-point questionnaire was designed using a combination of Likert scale, multiple-choice and short-answer questions. Invitations were distributed through surgical associations via email/social media between 1 September and 15 November 2019. Data were analysed using non-parametric methods.

Results

Some 840 complete responses were included in the analysis.

SUBMITTER: Holzgang M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8242223 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature